Meet Franklin: LowKey’s Four-Legged Team Member Meet Franklin, LowKey Speech’s lovable Bernese Mountain Dog and unofficial four-legged member of the team! With his big paws, fluffy coat, and larger-than-life personality, Franklin takes his responsibilities very seriously, especially when those responsibilities involve supervising meetings, requesting snacks, and making sure nobody works too long without a break.ContinueContinue reading “A new Mascot, Social Media, and IT”
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Under Construction
Pardon Our Dust. We’re Building Something Better! You may notice a few changes around the LowKey Speech website. We’re currently updating and improving our site to make it easier to explore our services, meet our team, discover helpful resources, and learn more about how LowKey Speech supports students, families, and schools. We appreciate your patienceContinueContinue reading “Under Construction”
Back To School
Back To School: Where in the world is Lowkey? https://www.instagram.com/lowkeyspeechteletherapy/reel/DbeYqRVT2Lb/?hl=en As we gear up for back-to-school, we decided to have a little fun with trivia. Inspired by Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, our team transforms into some familiar faces. Can you follow the clues and guess where we are? We’d love for youContinueContinue reading “Back To School”
We’re Growing!
LowKey is growing! LowKey Speech is excited to announce the expansion of our online speech therapy services into New Mexico and New Hampshire! We look forward to partnering with schools, families, and communities across both states to deliver personalized, high-quality speech-language therapy. Our mission remains the same: helping children build confidence, strengthen communication skills, andContinueContinue reading “We’re Growing!”
Summer is in Full Swing
Summer Speech and Shine The LowKey Crew We successfully completed another incredible school year of speech therapy, celebrating growth, communication, and achievement every step of the way. Our students worked hard to build essential speech and language skills, and we’re proud of the progress they made throughout the year. Thank you to our families, educators,ContinueContinue reading “Summer is in Full Swing”
Welcome TO The Lowdown!
Welcome to The Lowdown! Whether you’re a speech therapist, someone seeking speech therapy services, a parent or caregiver supporting a loved one, or simply discovered us during your internet journey, we’re thrilled you’re here. Our goal is to make The Lowdown a monthly blog filled with valuable information, helpful resources, and a behind-the-scenes look atContinueContinue reading “Welcome TO The Lowdown!”
Expectant Pausing & Strategic Wait Time
Expectant pausing (also called strategic wait time) is the intentional use of silenceafter asking a question, giving a direction, or setting up a routine. Instead ofimmediately repeating, rephrasing, or answering for the child, the adult pauses—typically 5–10 seconds—while maintaining an encouraging, expectant presence. This brief pause gives children time to:Process informationOrganize their thoughtsFormulate responsesInitiate communicationContinueContinue reading “Expectant Pausing & Strategic Wait Time”
The LowKey Lowdown
Holiday Overload — Supporting Children with Communication and Sensory Needs The holiday season brings excitement and joy, but it also brings many changes for students. School concerts, themed days, and classroom celebrations offer fun opportunities for connection. These events can also feel challenging for students with communication or sensory needs. SLPs help students prepare forContinueContinue reading “The LowKey Lowdown”